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Britain's second carrier sets sail for sea trials
Britain’s newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has sailed from Rosyth Dockyard for the first time.
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£100m boost for cutting-edge Protector aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth approximately £100 million to test the performance of the UK’s ground-breaking Protector aircraft.
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UK government continues to support The Bahamas relief effort
The UK has been providing vital support and assistance to the people of The Bahamas following the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian.
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Next generation unmanned system unveiled at DSEi
A next-generation unmanned system that could be used to protect the UK’s future warships has been unveiled by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today.
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Royal Navy deploys medics to support humanitarian efforts following Bahamas hurricane
The Royal Navy has deployed extra medics to join Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Mounts Bay in delivering humanitarian assistance to the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
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RFA Mounts Bay conducts successful casualty evacuation and search and rescue mission
The Royal Navy Wildcat deployed with RFA Mounts Bay in the Caribbean has rescued a British citizen who had been trapped beneath rubble for several days on Great Abaco Island.
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What the Ministry of Defence does
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.
MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 27 agencies and public bodies.
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Office address
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
General enquiries
020 7218 9000
Media enquiries Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm or out of hours (emergencies only)
020 721 87907
Personal data requests
For more information follow the link above.
Medals enquiries
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
United Kingdom
Copyright and Intellectual Property Group
Poplar 2 #2214
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
MOD copyright licensing information
Low flying complaints
United Kingdom
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5th Floor, Zone A
Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
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MOD confidential hotline
Telephone:
0800 161 3665
The Ministry of Defence has a confidential hotline that you can use to raise concerns about fraud, security threats, damage to the environment, breaches of legal obligations or codes of conduct.
Ministry of Defence Register of interest
DBS Finance
Walker House
Exchange Flags
Liverpool
L2 3YL
United Kingdom
Veterans UK
Free helpline telephone: UK only
0808 1914 2 18
Free helpline telephone: overseas
+44 1253 866 043
Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC)
Innsworth House
Imjin Barracks
Gloucester
GL3 1HW
United Kingdom
24 hour contact number for casualty notifications and compassionate travel requests:
01452 519951 (fax: 01452 510807)
Deceased estates:
01452 712612 ext 6323/6301
Inheritance tax:
01452 712612 ext 8174
Graves:
01452 712612 ext 6304/6442/7659
Commemorations:
01452 712612 ext 6303 / 6082 / 5520
Licensing:
01452 712612 ext 7330/6303
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Ground floor, zone D
Main Building
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2HB
United Kingdom
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